Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

"Uncle He, leave the matter of Junior Uncle Wu to me."

Lin Jiayi calls Gao Wu "Shishu" (a term of respect for a senior martial arts master), a title that sounds very natural and even affectionate.

She realized that Gao Wu was a rare commodity, and immediately changed her opinion of him, resulting in a complete shift in her attitude.

Lin Jiayi didn't think there was anything wrong with it. If a person has great value, they deserve respect and be close to them.

This has nothing to do with feelings, it's all about interests.

If a gang leader doesn't even understand this basic principle, then she's wasted her time in the underworld.

Since her father's death, she has experienced the harsh realities of life and has come to disdain anything like brotherhood or loyalty.

Lin Feihe was actually quite uneasy seeing Lin Jiayi taking on so much responsibility. Over the years, his niece had become ruthless and cunning, quite different from before.

He finally found a martial arts prodigy, and he couldn't let Lin Jiayi ruin him.

However, he had neither money nor power, and couldn't afford to support Gao Wu. This was a very harsh reality.

"Jiayi, he is the hope for the revitalization of Tiehemen, and also our hope for revenge."

Lin Feihe pulled Lin Jiayi aside and whispered almost pleadingly.

Lin Jiayi paused for a moment and then said seriously, "Uncle He, I understand what you mean. I will take good care of Uncle Xiaowu and wait for the day when he brings glory to Nan'gang!"

After seeing Lin Feihe off, Lin Jiayi said to Gao Wu, "You don't have a place to stay yet, do you? There's an empty room across from my house, you can stay there for now. You can have all your meals with us."

She further explained, "Lunch and dinner are specially prepared, which is very beneficial for us. If we're together, it will save you a lot of time and money."

Lin Jiayi opened the heavy safe in her office, took out a thick wad of cash, and handed it to Gao Wu: "Take this 100,000 yuan for now, to cover your daily expenses."

She wasn't afraid that Gao Wu would spend money recklessly; 100,000 yuan was nothing to her.

A martial artist can be extravagant and unrestrained, but first he must understand what he wants.

Gao Wu is only seventeen or eighteen years old, and it's actually very difficult for someone his age to control their desires. Especially since he was so poor before, suddenly receiving a large sum of money can easily lead to revenge spending.

However, if Gao Wu can't even control these desires, he won't achieve much.

This money is also a small test. If Gao Wu fails the test, then he can only be used as a tool.

If Gao Wu can pass the test and prove that he has the potential to become a martial arts master, she will invest more resources and even some affection to maintain their relationship.

"Thank you." Gao Wu held a large stack of money, but didn't seem to care much.

What a joke! He's seen it all, what's a stack of banknotes to him?

Lin Jiayi didn't say anything, but in her heart she thought Gao Wu was quite impressive. This kid was good; he could remain so calm even when he saw a large sum of money. He didn't seem to be faking it.

Even if it's an act, for a seventeen or eighteen-year-old, being able to keep his emotions hidden is quite impressive.

After leaving the gambling den, Gao Wu went back to his rooftop room and tidied up his things.

It's nothing really, just a few everyday clothes. And then I went to the landlord to say I wanted to terminate the lease.

The landlady was a thin, old woman who lived on the top floor. When she heard that Gao Wu wanted to terminate the lease, she refused to return the fifty yuan deposit, saying that the time had not yet come.

They also said that Gao Wu had killed someone in the room, which was very unlucky, and demanded that he pay a fine of 500 yuan.

Between beating up the old woman and giving up the fifty yuan, Gao Wu chose to use Lin Jiayi's name.

"From now on, I'm following Tiger Lord. So you're going to fight against our Red Tiger Gang, right?"

With just a few words, she made the old woman obediently hand over fifty yuan. As the landlord, she naturally knew how powerful the Red Tiger Hall was.

She saw it that day too; Hong Hu agreed to guide Gao Wu in martial arts training, so it was only natural for Gao Wu to join the Hong Hu Hall.

Gao Wu didn't care about a few dozen yuan; he just didn't want the old woman to get her way.

After settling these chores, Gao Wu followed Lin Jiayi back to her home.

As a martial arts master and the head of the sect, Lin Jiayi lives in a three-bedroom apartment, but the decoration is quite nice. It doesn't have the ostentatious style common in the 1990s; instead, it has a modern and simple style.

There are only three people in her family: her younger sister Lin Jiayin and a fifty-year-old nanny, Aunt Lan.

Aunt Lan had a kind face and was dressed neatly and cleanly. She also addressed Gao Wu very politely as Mr. Gao.

The room arranged by Lin Jiayi was a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. It was simply decorated and furnished with some everyday furniture and appliances.

Gao Wu is most satisfied with the fact that there's a water heater so he can take a shower. The separate bathroom and bedroom also greatly improve his quality of life.

When Lin Jiayin returned home from school, she found Gao Wu at her house, and a strange look appeared in her bright eyes.

Lin Jiayi knew her younger sister was gentle and wouldn't ask too many questions, even if she was surprised. She took the initiative to explain, "Uncle-Master Xiao Wu will be eating with us from now on. He lives across the street."

She said with a smile, "Uncle-Master Wu is extremely powerful. If you have any questions about martial arts, you can ask him for guidance."

Despite her gentle and delicate appearance, Lin Jiayin has actually opened up her lung and heart acupoints and is a true martial artist.

She has never fought with anyone, even though she is quite skilled.

Lin Jiayin didn't quite understand how Gao Wu had become Junior Uncle Wu, but under her sister's gaze, she could only blush and softly greet him, "Junior Uncle Wu."

Gao Wu found the nickname rather amusing, but since Lin Jiayi insisted on it, he couldn't say anything and could only nod slightly. That evening, Aunt Lan specially bought two extra roast geese for Gao Wu, along with a duck soup made with various medicinal herbs, and rice as the main dish.

This was the first time Gao Wu had ever eaten such a sumptuous meal since he came to this world.

The boy's body had an insane need for energy, but it was never satisfied.

He didn't hold back and ate heartily. He ate almost the entire pot of steamed rice.

The old duck soup, simmered with a generous amount of medicinal herbs, is not only nourishing but also has a rich and delicious flavor. It's truly a wonderful dish.

After dinner, Gao Wu returned to his room.

Lin Jiayin looked at the empty plate and said, "He can really eat!"

"He just started practicing martial arts, and his energy and blood are being depleted. The more he eats, the greater his potential will be."

Lin Jiayi was actually quite happy about this. She said to Aunt Lan, "From now on, the amount of meat at each meal will be increased fivefold, and the monthly food expenses will increase to 100,000 yuan. You'll have to work harder..."

Aunt Lan is an old member of the Lin family, and Lin Jiayi trusts her completely. With Gao Wu joining the family, the workload will at least double.

However, it is inconvenient to hire outsiders.

Aunt Lan smiled and said, "This is easy, don't mention the hardship. It's all what I should do."

After Aunt Lan went to clean up the kitchen, Lin Jiayin couldn't help but say, "Sister, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

She didn't have a problem with Gao Wu, but she disliked having a strange man in her home, especially since they had to eat together; it was too much of a torment for her.

Besides, he's a man, and a young man full of energy...

“You are cultured, you should know the idiom ‘a rare commodity is worth hoarding.’ Junior Uncle Wu has a bright future, and this alone makes him worth investing in.”

Lin Jiayi started by talking about interests, so that her younger sister would know the importance of this matter and understand that society operates around interests, and that they are not yet qualified to talk about personal likes and dislikes.

She then changed the subject, saying, "Uncle-Master Wu is highly skilled in martial arts and can avenge our father's death."

She looked at her younger sister: "Whether it's out of affection or for profit, we must support Junior Uncle Wu, do you understand?"

Lin Jiayin was, after all, a college student. Losing her father at a young age had made her aware of the harsh realities of society. She nodded to indicate that she understood.

"You look troubled, but you don't have to sleep with him."

Lin Jiayi chuckled and rubbed her sister's forehead. "Don't overthink it. I think Uncle Xiaowu is a deep and courageous person. He won't do anything reckless."

After that, Gao Wu ate three meals a day at the Lin family's house. Each meal had enough meat and eggs, and for lunch and dinner, there was also specially prepared medicinal soup.

During the day, Gao Wu would go to find Lin Feihe, since he was experienced and had some unique martial arts techniques.

Moreover, Lin Feihe was experienced in the martial arts world, had seen the martial arts of various schools and sects, and was quite familiar with the various organizations in Nangang.

Actually, Lin Jiayi was more familiar with it, but as the head of the gang, she didn't have time to tell him these things every day.

Lin Feihe also had a courtyard, which was convenient for practicing martial arts.

More than a month passed, and one day while practicing swordsmanship, Gao Wu felt something. He felt streams of heat flowing from his internal organs to his dantian, condensing into a stable vortex of true qi.

At this point, his Qi Sea was complete. He had officially entered the realm of a martial arts master.

It's not difficult to gather Qi in the dantian; the key is to adjust your physical state so that the process and the changes in your body naturally combine.

In one month, Gao Wu grew 10 centimeters taller and gained 20 kilograms.

The dietary supplements were effective, but more importantly, the high-level martial arts provided a continuous source of vitality through the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, stimulating the body to constantly evolve.

His bones, muscles, and internal organs are now exceptionally strong, comparable to those of a martial arts grandmaster.

This feeling of steady growth and progress step by step is actually quite nice, giving Gao Wu a sense of satisfaction, like nurturing a new character.

During dinner that evening, Lin Jiayin couldn't help but ask Gao Wu, "You seem a little different today?"

Gao Wu asked, "What's different?"

Lin Jiayin shook her head. She couldn't explain it, but she felt that Gao Wu was very special today, as if he was shining. Especially his bright black eyes, which seemed to be electrified.

When her eyes met Gao Wu's, she felt a little flustered.

She ate with Gao Wu face-to-face every day, and suddenly realized that Gao Wu was actually very handsome... This was really strange.

Lin Jiayin looked at Gao Wu every day and felt that he seemed to have grown taller, but the feeling was not obvious.

At this moment, Gao Wu condensed his Qi Sea, and all the changes were concretely revealed, showing a completely new look.

Just as Lin Jiayin was feeling flustered, the phone at home suddenly rang.

She hurriedly went to answer the phone, and Lin Jiayi's cold and stern voice came through the receiver: "The Annan people have been very active lately, so don't come over to deliver food. Just stay at home and don't wander around... Let Uncle Xiaowu answer the phone."

Lin Jiayin felt uneasy. Before she could say anything, Gao Wu had already come over and taken the phone. "It's me."

"The Black Lotus Society of Annan has launched a large-scale invasion of Deep Water Bay, and fighting will break out soon. You should stay at home and not go out."

Lin Jiayi paused for a moment and then said, "If anything happens to me, please ask Junior Uncle Wu to take care of Jiayin..." (End of Chapter)